North Carolina official charged with putting drugs in grandchildren's ice cream
A North Carolina elections official resigned this week after he was arrested for reportedly spiking his grandchildren’s ice cream with illegal drugs.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Explosion at North Carolina veterinary center injures 3 firefighters
An explosion at a Wilmington veterinary center injured three firefighters after a car crash ruptured a gas line.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation
The community is mourning the loss of Travis and Candace Buchanan and their two young children after their plane crashed while returning from beach vacation.
Boa constrictor found hiding under drive-thru window at North Carolina restaurant
A trip to a McDonald's ended in a large exotic snake being removed from the drive-thru over the weekend in North Carolina.
Gardener accused of throwing wild party at client’s home while they’re on vacation
A gardener in North Carolina was arrested after hosting a large unauthorized party at his client’s home while they were away on vacation.
Update: Blue Ridge Parkway making ‘incredible progress’ after Hurricane Helene flooding
As the one-year mark of Hurricane Helene's destructive flooding approaches, crews along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina are making huge strides in rebuilding the historic highway through the Appalachian Highlands.
Pilot killed in small plane crash was trying to avoid turtle on runway
A turtle on the runway is believed to have caused a fatal plane crash in North Carolina.
Treasured discoveries surface as North Carolina lake is drained during Helene revitalization
The clean-up effort around North Carolina’s Lake Lure has uncovered long-lost relics including a 1920s Model T-style truck and a 32-foot wooden boat named "Pooh Bear."
Parents charged after 7-year-old son killed in car accident
The boy’s older brother was with him when he attempted to cross a busy intersection in North Carolina.
North Carolina mass shooting: 12 shot in Hickory
A deadly shooting broke out at a large house party overnight in North Carolina.
Alligator with ball stuck in mouth spotted on NC golf course
An alligator showed up to tee time at a golf course in North Carolina with a soccer ball stuck in its mouth.
Decapitated dolphin found in North Carolina; $20K reward offered
Investigators are trying to find the person or people who decapitated a dolphin on a North Carolina island.
UNC refutes report that Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick's girlfriend, is barred from football facility
Hudson and Belichick made their relationship public last year.
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops
Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.
Watch: Mama black bear spotted with rambunctious cubs in North Carolina neighborhood
A mama bear and her four cubs were caught on camera exploring a backyard in Asheville, North Carolina.
North Carolina officer becomes nation's first lightning death of 2025 after being struck while fishing
Santonio Catoe was struck by lightning while fishing on April 11, based on information from the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.